Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
September 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The process is very smooth and organized.
It includes 4 parts:
- One online assessment
- One resume screening from HR
- Two technical rounds, each 1 hour long.
We are flexible with the date and time. HR is easy to reach and replies very quickly.
Questions
Ordinary software developer interview questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Alibaba Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral25%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Alibaba's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Alibaba Work Experiences
4.0
Exceptional Quality, Positive Impact
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
September 27, 2025
Pros: Noting Noting Noting Noting Noting
Cons: We have had the pleasure of collaborating with [Company Name] over the past [Time Period]. This partnership has been pivotal to our business transformation, demonstrating their exceptional commitment to quality and professionalism. Their expertise has made a substantial positive impact on our operations and success.
5.0
Pros and Cons
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
September 21, 2025
Pros: Good work environment and nice colleagues.
Cons: Poor work-life balance and large workloads.
3.0
Beautiful Perks, Pointless Overtime
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
September 20, 2025
Pros: High-end working environment, beautiful company park environment.
Cons: Pointless overtime. Relationships are more important than ability.
- 4.0Exceptional Quality, Positive ImpactSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaSeptember 27, 2025Pros: Noting Noting Noting Noting NotingCons: We have had the pleasure of collaborating with [Company Name] over the past [Time Period]. This partnership has been pivotal to our business transformation, demonstrating their exceptional commitment to quality and professionalism. Their expertise has made a substantial positive impact on our operations and success.
- 5.0Pros and ConsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaSeptember 21, 2025Pros: Good work environment and nice colleagues.Cons: Poor work-life balance and large workloads.
- 3.0Beautiful Perks, Pointless OvertimeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaSeptember 20, 2025Pros: High-end working environment, beautiful company park environment.Cons: Pointless overtime. Relationships are more important than ability.
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